Opinion

Another View: Fiscal fraud — or frugality?

Steve Chapman/Another View

For the past year, Republicans have been criticizing Barack Obama for out of control spending. So they must be pleased that they have forced him, in his State of the Union address, to concede the point by proposing a freeze on outlays of the kind... Full story

Editorial: Silly games

It’s time to put away costly toys, stop spending on ‘virtual’ fence

We do love our toys, especially when we don’t have to pay for them.To their credit, some government officials are finally starting to tire of pouring taxpayers’ money into the $6.7 billion “virtual fence” along the border.... Full story

Community Forum: A push for healthy food in schools

To the editor:We think that schools should provide healthier food in the cafeteria. We think this because the unhealthy processed foods are high in additives and the obesity rate in America is sky high. Having healthier foods in the school would... Full story

Editorial: Juárez massacres: Where will cartels attack next?

The following editorial comes from the El Paso Times:What next? Is anybody safe in Juárez? Now gunmen turn parties into massacres! Sixteen were shot dead and another 10 were wounded in one hail of lead Saturday. Victims ranged in ages from 13... Full story

Community Forum: Argument against ‘education’ money

To the editor:I spent my drive home a couple of weeks ago listening to a debate that has always been near and dear to my heart; education, particularly the problems with education. The host of the radio show was upset that Gov. Rick Perry refused to... Full story

Editorial: Beginnings

Valley’s Catholic faithful wait for guidance from new bishop

With Tuesday’s installation of Bishop Daniel Flores, the Rio Grande Valley enters a new era; every new bishop has changed the region. The pomp and ceremony of the installation, with cardinals and papal representatives from across the globe,... Full story

Community Forum: On entering the political arena

To the editor:I want to thank all of the good citizens of Harlingen who have encouraged and supported my decision to run for public office.Originally I had thought of running for the position of mayor but that would be more time-consuming than the... Full story

Editorial: Break the impasse

Frank exchange between Obama,opponents is what we want to see

They called it a retreat. Fortunately, neither side seemed inclined to fall back. Observers say Friday’s exchanges between President Barack Obama and Republican lawmakers were something they hadn’t seen in a long time, if ever. Obama and... Full story

Community Forum: Appreciation for recent editorial

To the editor:Just thought I’d comment on the Editorial “Adjusting to the new political climate” in the Valley Morning Star on Jan. 23 as one fine piece of writing.To the point and very true.L.L. Webb,Rio Hondo----Incident of... Full story

Another View: ‘Yes We Can’ to 'Where’s Ours'?

Carlos Conde/Another View

If you measure promises made with expectations perceived, one of the priorities in the Latino agenda scored very low inPresident Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.To use a Latino saying, it turned out to be “mucho ruido para poca... Full story

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